Israel marriage
Public ring proposals could constitute Jewish marriages, creating halachic issues, rabbi warns
Beersheba Chief Rabbi Avraham Deri warned that a ring proposal before witnesses could create a halachic marriage, meaning a couple could later need a religious divorce.
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What's in a name? Why women are increasingly choosing to keep their maiden names after marriage
Poll reveals strong Israeli public support for non-Orthodox marriage
Questions of bigamy in Israel: Legal grounds
Bigamy involves someone marrying a person while he or she is still legally married to another.
Private lives, public debate: Tzachi Halevy and Lucy Aharish's marriage
Politicians who care about intermarriage should focus on a lot more than the choices of two individuals
Protesters pray at Haifa Rabbinical Court after Conservative rabbi arrest
"The Israeli public wants an open and welcoming Judaism without coercion and most importantly one which respects every person’s path and customs," said Masorti leader Dr. Yizhar Hess.
Civil marriage in Eilat to be proposed in forthcoming legislation
The bill would allow civil marriages to place in Eilat, but is facing opposition from all sides.
WATCH: Marching orders to love: IDF soldier proposes on parade ground
"Luna, will you marry me?"
Recent trend shows Jewish marriage on the wane in Israel
Several organizations have expressed concern with the number of Jewish citizens marrying outside the rabbinate.
Tzohar opens TA marriage registration branch in cooperation with rabbinate
The organization’s marriage service took root after many couples were upset by the overly-bureaucratic and unwelcoming approach of local rabbinates to couples seeking to get married.
Hakhel Festival talks Jewish renewal, marriage alternatives and more
Close to 2,000 people participated in the event's approximately 30 workshops, lectures, panel discussions and lessons, which is a project of Panim, a network of 60 pluralistic Judaism organizations.
New campaign reopens debate on civil marriage in Israel
A provision for civil marriage doesn't exist in Israeli law, with marriage and divorce possible only through the established religious institutions.
Cupid's arrow strikes United Hatzalah volunteers
In honor of Tu B'av, the Jewish day of love, here's a look at some volunteers whose relationships blossomed while working for the life-saving organization.